Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

Old beams and rich history: a dramatic setting for fireside chats, superb breakfasts (home-reared, baked, grown) - and Midsomer Murders

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

A real treat to stay in this elegant 18th-century house with pampering bedrooms, gorgeous home-cooked food and stunning gardens with pool

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

Sit back and relax at this luxuriously elegant grand manor in the heart of the Dordogne with a concierge service to take care of everything

The farm is up its own track with wake-up Cheviot views over pine forests and fields of sheep. Luxurious bedrooms, large airy living space

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and lovely views

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

This deeply peaceful retreat will soothe the soul; come to walk, bike, sail then back to a roaring fire and good book. A sublime spot

Rooftop views of a Baroque town from heavenly flower-filled terraces and a truly scrumptious breakfast from Elisabetta make this one a must

A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

Idyllic cottage hidden in deepest, foodiest Somerset - bask on your own patio among roses and sweet peas. Bring bikes - loads to explore

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close